In this lesson, we’re looking at 5 classic introductions by the great Lyle Ritz.

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These intros are a great look into the chord voicings and swing rhythms used in all of Lyle’s playing. We’ll be looking at his chord melody intros on Stompin and the Savoy, Where or When, Lulu’s Back in Town, How About you, and of course, Tonight You Belong to me.

You can dive further into Lyle Ritz’s playing with this other lesson on his arranging and chord melody

This is a great lesson to challenge the intermediate player with some new chords. Take your time working through the chord changes and try to understand how each shape related to the harmony of the song so that you can get the most out of this lesson.

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